Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is accepting applicants for an Assistant Director of Admissions for the Visitor Center.  Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Admissions and the Senior Associate Director the Admissions Officer is responsible for the recruitment and admissions activities for the Corps of Cadets. In addition, this role is responsible for the following:

• Counsels and advises prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, faculty, staff and other members of the college community regarding the institution, admissions, and matriculation policies and procedures, and the college selection process.
• Leads planning, coordination, and evaluation of the Admissions Visitors Center.
• Manages daily operations, scheduling of events and scheduling of all full-time and student staff assigned to work in the Visitors Center.
• Coordinates long range planning of events and staffing with input from Associate Director of Recruiting.
• Effectively navigates the academic calendar, HS schedules, and admissions busy seasons with deftness.
• Oversees hiring and training of approximately 20 cadet ambassadors for both the academic year and summer sessions.
• Re-visits and updates the information session and tour guide manual on an annual basis to account for programmatic and physical changes to campus.
•  Enhances recruitment of special student populations.
• Develops and executes avenues to reach out and engage with prospective students from various recruiting pipelines interested in special programming at The Citadel to include (but not limited to) Palmetto Battery, Rifle, Band, and other affinity or identity groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum of 1-3 years working in an admissions office or student visitors center is preferred. An understanding of the visit experience, admissions, and enrollment management principles, or experience working with high school/college students is required. The ability to travel and willingness/ability to work flexible hours will be required for completion of duties.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more.  Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.